July 22, 2014

The Small Things

At times we all
feel less than successful. We feel like we’re running in place,
struggling to make even the slightest bit of progress. And while this is
a perfectly normal feeling, you have to ultimately break free from it and see
yourself and your life in a more positive light.

The key is to
pay attention to the small things. Just because you’re not where you want
to be, doesn’t mean you’re a failure. In fact, quite the opposite is
true. To be truly happy and successful today doesn’t mean you don’t desire
more in the future, it means you are sincerely thankful for what you have
already accomplished and patient for everything yet to come.

Every morning
when you wake up, think of three things that are going well in your life at the
moment. As you fall asleep every night, fill your mind with an
appreciation for all the small things that went well during the day.
Examine your daily successes.

Give the power
of your thinking to the positive influences in your life, and they will grow
stronger and more influential every day. Remind yourself of what works
well and why, and you’ll naturally find ways to make lots of other things work
well too. The most efficient way to enjoy more success in life is not to
obsess yourself with what hasn’t worked, but instead to extend and expand upon
the success you already know.

Success is not a skill; it’s
a persistent attitude. It’s not a place you arrive at; it’s a process you
live through. It’s what you do every day. It’s what you are doing
now…